Performance_Work_Statement_v2_Ft_Sill,_EW_Exp_13Mar18.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Fires Center of Excellence Experimentation Support

Performance Work Statement:

1.0. BACKGROUND: This requirement is for the Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE), Capabilities Development Integration Directorate (CDID), Fort Sill, OK to obtain the necessary services to support the Fires Battle Lab (FBL) conduct of Department of Defense and TRADOC-directed current and future force concept and live-prototype/focused assessment experiments, new technology demonstrations, and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) events to gain insights to emerging and evolving concepts, technology and materiel initiatives to provide informed, recommended changes to Doctrine, Organizations, Training, Material, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P). Key to success in this effort is the continued assessment and development of "Electric Fires" (EF) capabilities, which include directed energy (high energy laser, high power microwaves, etc.), plasma and electrodynamic kinetic energy weapons’ (i.e. railgun, electro-thermal gun, etc.) technologies used to destroy, degrade, deny or disrupt a threat's capability.

1.1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: This contract will be performed at various locations on Fort Sill, OK and Contractor’s office. Travel may be required in the performance of duties.

1.2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is a 12 month Base period to include a 15 calendar day phase–in and 11 month full performance period with four (4) – one (1) Year Option periods.

2.0. SCOPE: The contractor shall provide nine (9) qualified experts, as outlined in paragraph 2.3.1, to provide operational and analytical experimentation subject matter expertise in support of planning, preparing, synchronizing, executing, and evaluating all directed experiments, demonstrations, and CRADA events to aid in the production of quantitative and qualitative underpinnings of concepts, requirements validation, and recommended DOTMLPF-P solutions which will inform the development of Force 2025 and Beyond (F2025B). Current directed experiments include, but are not limited to:

• Unified Challenge (UC) 18.1 and 18.2 Simulation-Based Experiments

• Joint Counter Low, Slow, Small UAS Field Tests

• CRADA with Space and Missile Defense Command and Industry

• Joint Fiber Laser Mission Engagement

• Black Dart Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System

• Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE)

• Maneuver and Fires Integration Experiment (MFIX)

• EF Seminar

2.1. OBJECTIVES:

• Develop experimentation road-to-war plans and Fires scenarios, synchronizing FCoE Integrated Learning Plan objectives, learning demands, and essential elements of analysis.

• Conduct focused exploration and experimentation to aid in the production of quantitative and qualitative support for concepts, requirements validation, and recommended DOTMLPF-P solutions.

• Plan, perform, analyze and report results of directed experiments to support the development and refinement of concepts, capability requirements and capability solutions.

• Provide subject matter expertise to Joint, Interagency, Multinational and Service experiments with Army involvement.

• Design, develop, synchronize and execute experimentation plans.

• Identify promising EF technologies for the future of Fires such directed energy (high energy laser, high power microwaves, etc.), plasma and electrodynamic kinetic energy weapons (i.e.

railgun, electro-thermal gun, etc.) technologies used to destroy, degrade, deny or disrupt a threat's capability.

2.2. GOVERNING REGULATIONS/POLICY.

• TRADOC Pamphlet 525-3-0, The U.S. Army Capstone Concept, 19 December 2012.

• TRADOC Pamphlet 525-3-1 w/Change 1, The U.S. Army Operating Concept: Win in a

Complex World, 31 October 2014.

• TRADOC Regulation 71-20, Concept Development, Capabilities Determination, and

Capabilities Integration, 28 June 2013.

• TRADOC Regulation 10-5, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, 21 April 2017.

• TRADOC Regulation 10-5-2, Organization and Functions, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine

Command Futures Center, 20 January 2006.

2.3. PHASE-IN: This requirement will include a 15 calendar day phase-in.

2.3.1. Retain Qualified Staff: As per paragraph 2.0 above, the Contractor shall provide nine (9) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), from which one (1) will also serve as “Project Lead,” for the entire period of performance for this task order unless otherwise modified to state differently. The Government understands that emergencies may arise; however, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to back-fill vacant positions as soon as possible, but not later than 15 calendar days from a vacancy. If the position is backfilled, the Contractor shall provide personnel who meet or exceed the qualifications as described in PWS Paragraph 2.4. – Minimum Qualifications. Services not performed due to unfilled positions will be deducted from the contract price. The deduction will be the daily rate of the vacant position multiplied by the number of days vacant, beginning on day one

(1) of the vacancy. If the Contractor fails to backfill the vacant position with a new qualified replacement within 15 calendar days of the position becoming vacant, then the Government will issue Contract Discrepancy Report(s) (CDRs), and document as required to be reflected in Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). Excessive or consistent failure to maintain required staffing which jeopardizes mission success may result in termination as authorized by FAR Part 49.

2.4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

2.4.1. The Air Defense Experimentation Specialist shall possess twelve (12) years’ experience in military operations, doctrine, and concepts as a commissioned or warrant Air Defense officer in the active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces and have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience air defense artillery operational planning and experience (equivalent to at least four events that include experimentation, demonstration or testing).

2.4.2. Both (2) Fire Support Experimentation Specialists shall possess twelve (12) years’ experience in military operations, doctrine, and concepts, as a commissioned Field Artillery officer in the active or reserve component of the US Armed Forces. Each candidate shall have a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in Army, Joint or Coalition operational fire support activities. A minimum of five (5) years’ Army fires experimentation experience is required.

2.4.3. The Operational Research and Systems Analyst shall possess a master’s degree and 15 years’ experience. Seven (7) years’ experience in Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field as determined by the Government. Seven (7) years’ experience in Combat and Material Developments and experiment design and development for future force. Ten (10) years’ of operational experience in Government or industry and a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in fire support project/study management. Five (5) years’ experience with FireSim and eight years’ experience in development and application of brigade, division and corps level models used to evaluate force-on-force analyses is required.

2.4.4. The Experimentation Training Specialist shall possess a bachelor's degree (may be substituted by fifteen years’ military leadership experience), and Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Education System or equivalent service school graduate. Minimum twelve (12) years’ experience including military operations, force design, tactical/strategic doctrine and concepts, fires/fire support combat developments, the materiel acquisition process, Military Transformation, or force development as a commissioned or noncommissioned officer in the active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces.

2.4.5. The Experimentation Simulation Operator Training Specialist shall possess an associate’s degree in any field, or high school diploma and eight (8) years’ fires/fire support experience.

Completion of an Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course (ANCOC) or equivalent service school is required. A minimum eight (8) years’ experience in a fires/fire support military occupation specialty in the active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces; five (5) years’ experience in fires capabilities development, doctrine or training development, and a minimum of three (3) years’, hands-on, FireSim experience; capable of understanding and teaching FireSim operations to novice operators.

2.4.6. Both (2) EF Experimentation Specialists shall possess a Bachelor of Science degree at time of award. Both candidates shall possess a “Top Secret” (TS) security clearance at the time of hiring, or be able to obtain a TS clearance within three (3) months of award. Both candidates shall possess one (1) year experience in design and execution of experiments (prototype, concept, capabilities, seminars and wargames) of EF systems e.g. High Energy Lasers, High Power Microwaves, Railguns etc. One (1) candidate shall also possess one (1) year experience in staffing and coordination actions to operate EF for live range operations to include coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, Army Spectrum Management Office, and Laser Clearing House.

2.4.7. The Future Live-Prototype/ Focused Assessment Experimentation Specialist shall have at least ten (10) years’ of experience as a commissioned or warrant officer (active component) in a Field Artillery or Air Missile Defense career field and have obtained at least an associate’s degree in any field; at least two (2) years’ experience planning, preparing and executing Army or joint experiments focused on Fires future capability development; at least two (2) years’ experience planning and conducting meetings with Army, joint, academia, and industry partners as part of the experiment planning life cycle; and at least two (2) years’ experience working in group environments and addressing senior leaders at the GS14/15 or O5 level or higher.

3.0. PRIMARY TASKS: The Contractor(s) shall coordinate with the COR and perform the following tasks in completing this work:

3.1. The Air Defense Experimentation Specialist

3.1.1. The Contractor shall attend all experiment conferences as well as contribute to the development of products required for: Initial Planning Conferences, Mid Planning Conferences, Final Planning Conferences, Monthly In-Progress Reviews, and bi-weekly teleconferences. For each conference, the Contractor shall coordinate briefing input, provide analytical expertise to distributed participants and present briefings to players, directors and general officers if the primary action officer is not available.

3.1.2. The Contractor shall develop the operational scenario for the experiment and the training material for players, and provide insights and analysis to the FBL of the associated efforts of other Battle Labs involved in the experiment.

3.1.3. The Contractor shall develop player evaluation and testing standards, develop and administer certification tests, and develop and administer training that includes instruction on concepts, tactics, systems and on use of designated simulations.

3.1.4. The Contractor shall develop air defense force structure and manning requirements for each assigned experiment.

3.1.5. The Contractor shall perform FireSim and/or Extended Air Defense Simulation (EADSIM) program validation through testing and evaluation of models presented within the FireSim and EADSIM program.

3.1.6. The Contractor shall develop insights, findings and recommendations based on the Fires role-player position assigned in the experiment via experimentation surveys, interviews and questionnaires specific to assigned position in the experiment After Action Reviews (AARs).

3.1.7. The Contractor shall review concept and capabilities development documents for accuracy and relationship to FCoE experimentation.

3.1.8. The Contractor shall attend In-Process Reviews (IPRs), plan progress toward objectives, and complete deliverables (see PWS Paragraph 4.1) monthly throughout the period of performance.

3.2. Both (2) Fire Support Experimentation Specialists

3.2.1. The Contractor shall develop the operational scenario for the experiment and the training material for players, and provide analysis to the FBL of the associated efforts of other Battle Labs involved in the experiment.

3.2.2 The Contractor shall develop player evaluation and testing standards, develop and administer certification tests, and develop and administer training on use of designated simulations.

3.2.3. The Contractor shall develop force structure and manning requirements for each assigned experiment.

3.2.4. The Contractor shall perform FireSim and EADSIM program validation through testing and evaluation of models presented within the FireSim and EADSIM program.

3.2.5. The Contractor shall develop insights, findings and recommendations based on the Fires role-player position assigned in the experiment via experimentation surveys, interviews and questionnaires specific to assigned position in the experiment AARs.

3.2.6. The Contractor shall review concept documents for accuracy and relationship to FCoE experimentation and provide written comments/recommendations.

3.2.7. The Contractor shall attend IPRs, plan progress toward objectives, and complete deliverables (see PWS Paragraph 4.2) monthly throughout the period of performance.

3.3. The Operational Research and Systems Analyst

3.3.1. The Contractor shall develop an Analysis Plan for each experiment.

3.3.2. The Contractor shall develop a Study Plan for each experiment.

3.3.3. The Contractor shall develop a Data Collection Plan for each experiment.

3.3.4. The Contractor shall develop a Data Collection Guide for each experiment.

3.3.5. The Contractor shall develop Data Collector Training for each experiment.

3.3.6. The Contractor shall develop surveys/questionnaires for each experiment.

3.3.7. The Contractor shall develop an Emerging Insights brief for each experiment.

3.3.8. The Contractor shall develop an Initial Insights Report and brief for each experiment.

3.3.9. The Contractor shall develop and provide a Final Report and brief for each experiment.

3.3.10. The Contractor shall develop Fires input to developing insights and analytical determinations of the associated efforts of other Battle Labs as they work on parallel experimentation efforts.

3.3.11. The Contractor shall develop and present briefings to organizations associated with experimentation.

3.3.12. The Contractor shall attend conferences and meetings involving current and future warfighting concepts and weapons systems.

3.3.13. The Contractor shall attend IPRs plan progress toward objectives, and complete deliverables monthly throughout the period of performance.

3.4. The Experimentation Training Specialist

3.4.1. The Contractor shall develop the operational scenario for the experiment and the training material for players, and provide insights and analysis to the FBL of the associated efforts of other Battle Labs involved in the experiment.

3.4.2. The Contractor shall develop player evaluation and testing standards, develop and administer certification tests, and develop and administer training on use of designated simulations.

3.4.3. The Contractor shall develop force structure and manning requirements for each assigned

3.4.4. The Contractor shall analyze assigned Fires position and provide findings and recommendations throughout the experiment via experimentation surveys, interviews and questionnaires specific to assigned position in the experiment AARs.

3.4.5. The Contractor shall ensure simulations are relevant to current or future doctrine in terms of correct systems architectures and understand data collection in flow and outflow requirements for FCoE experimentation.

3.4.6. The Contractor shall attend IPRs, plan progress toward objectives, and complete deliverables (see PWS Paragraph 4.4) monthly for each experiment throughout the period of performance.

3.5. The Experimentation Simulation Operator Training Specialist

3.5.1. The Contractor shall develop the operational scenario for the experiment and the training material for players, and provide analysis to the FBL of the associated efforts of other Battle Labs involved in the experiment.

3.5.2. The Contractor shall develop player evaluation and testing standards, develop and administer certification tests, and develop and administer training on use of designated simulations.

3.5.3. The Contractor shall develop force structure and manning requirements for each assigned experiment.

3.5.4. The Contractor shall analyze assigned Fires position and provide findings and recommendations throughout the experiment via experimentation surveys, interviews and questionnaires specific to assigned position in the experiment AARs.

3.5.5. The Contractor shall ensure simulations are relevant to current or future doctrine in terms of correct systems architectures and understand data collection in flow and outflow requirements for FCoE experimentation.

3.5.6. The Contractor shall attend IPRs, plan progress toward objectives, and complete deliverables (see PWS Paragraph 4.5) monthly for each experiment throughout the period of performance.

3.6. Both (2) EF Experimentation Specialists

3.6.1 The Contractor shall provide written and verbal input to the contracting officer representative (COR) in regards to the FCoE’s capability development of EF concepts and experimentation to include assessment of EF technologies across the DOTMLPF-P domains. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and perform the following tasks in completing this work:

3.6.2. The Contractor shall provide input in the development, staff coordination and approval of EF concepts and strategic capability as it relates to the Army Fires mission, which will include an Army and Joint definition of EF, Army Fires concepts, problem statements, and capability gaps.

3.6.3. The Contractor shall conduct a thorough review of potential EF technologies by analyzing and synthesizing the information and provide capability descriptions relating to Army Fires.

3.6.4. The Contractor shall identify industry and U.S. Government demonstration, experimentation, and test and evaluation capabilities for EF systems and munitions relating to Army Fires.

3.6.5. The Contractor shall coordinate with FCoE, CDID Requirements Development Division and Concepts Development Division for input into appropriate Capability Documents as part of the Joint Capability Integration Development System process.

3.6.6. The Contractor shall provide written and verbal contribution to the FCoE’s input to EF reports, documents, and briefings.

3.6.7. The Contractor shall provide written and verbal input into the development of a U.S. systems and munitions vulnerability assessments against EF capabilities as determined through experimentation, demonstrations and seminars.

3.6.8. The Contractor shall review all experiment concept documents for accuracy with regards to adoption of EF and provide written comments/recommendations.

3.6.9. The Contractor shall aid in the preparation, planning, execution and evaluation of live capability demonstrations and experiments to include the identification of live range requirements.

3.5.6. The Contractor shall attend IPRs, plan progress toward objectives, and complete deliverables (see PWS Paragraph 4.6) monthly the period of performance.

3.6.10. The Contractor shall provide input and present briefings to provide updates, keep situational awareness and inform others on EF matters in a Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Power Point, etc.) format and standard provided by the Government.

3.7. The Future Live-Prototype/ Focused Assessment Experimentation Specialist

3.7.1 The Contractor shall develop a five-year experimentation plan to live prototype/focused assessment experiments that are nested within Army Capabilities Integration Center’s (ARCIC’s) Live Prototype Assessment (ALPA) Guidance. Plans will include cross-walking experimentation efforts across all ALPA class events (i.e., Network Integration Evaluation, Army Warfighter Assessment, AEWE, MFIX, and other focused assessment venues) with FCoE objectives.

3.7.2. The Contractor shall review ARCIC Experimentation Campaign Plans to recommend appropriate venues, objectives, and learning demands for live prototype/focused assessment experiments to align with and inform Army Warfighting Challenges’ running estimates and Learning Demands from the Army’s Campaign of Learning.

3.7.3. The Contractor shall develop and present briefings for live prototype/focused assessments to organizations both internal and external to the Fires Center of Excellence. In addition, the Contractor shall attend conferences and meetings involving live prototype/focused assessment experiments and selections of solutions/technologies.

3.7.4. The Contractor shall assist in the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of all live prototype/focused assessment experiments.

3.7.5. The Contractor shall develop briefings to provide updates, maintain situational awareness and inform others on ALPA matters.

3.7.6. The Contractor shall develop the operational scenario for each live prototype/focused assessment

3.7.7. The Contractor shall develop a Proposal for each live prototype/focused assessment experiments.

3.7.8. The Contractor shall attend IPRs, plan progress toward objectives, and complete deliverables (see PWS Paragraph 4.7) monthly the period of performance.

4.0. DELIVERABLES: Deliverables shall be in the form of reports, briefings, IPRs and any other format appropriate to the specific initiative and as identified by the government. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering all items specified to the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The following deliverables shall be submitted by the Contractor:

4.1. The Air Defense Experimentation Specialist

4.1.1. The Contractor shall provide simulation and survey data collected throughout conduct of the experiment.

4.1.2. The Contractor shall provide a written Air and Missile Defense (AMD) paragraph for experiment Operations Order (OPORD), and accurate representation of assigned AMD organizations.

4.1.3. The Contractor shall provide the UC tactical scenario using approved TRADOC scenarios.

4.1.4. The Contractor shall provide a written “Road to War” briefing and a five-paragraph OPORD for the experiment scenario of FBL-led experiments.

4.1.5. The Contractor shall provide FBL-specific scenarios for partner agencies’ OPORD products.

4.1.6. The Contractor shall provide written evaluation of FireSim or other models employed to software engineers describing the accuracy of air defense systems’ modeling in the simulation.

4.1.7. The Contractor shall provide a training program for players that includes instruction in concepts, tactics, systems, and simulations used in experiments.

4.1.8. The Contractor shall provide written recommendation on force structure/manning requirements to ensure accurate execution of the experiment.

4.1.9. The Contractor shall provide written evaluation and testing standards for all players, a written examination developed from the testing standards, and written certification as proof all players have successfully competed testing and training.

4.1.10. The Contractor shall provide written insights, findings, and recommendations resulting from experimentation surveys, interviews and questionnaires specific to assigned position in the experiment, AARs, trip reports, and Fires SME briefings.

4.1.11. The Contractor shall provide written comments, findings, and recommendations for each concept or capability development document reviewed.

4.2. Both (2) Fire Support Experimentation Specialists

4.2.1. The Contractor shall provide simulation and survey data collected throughout conduct of the experiment.

4.2.2. The Contractor shall provide the Fires Annex D to the five paragraph OPORD, and accurate representation of assigned Fires organization resulting in the capture of analytical data.

4.2.3. The Contractor shall provide input to the UC tactical scenario using approved TRADOC scenarios.

4.2.4. The Contractor shall provide a written “Road to War” briefing and a five-paragraph OPORD for the experiment scenario of FBL-led experiments.

4.2.5. The Contractor shall provide FBL-specific scenarios for partner agencies’ OPORD products.

4.2.6. The Contractor shall provide written evaluation of the FireSim model to software engineers describing the accuracy of artillery modeling in the simulation.

4.2.7. The Contractor shall provide a training program for players that includes instruction in concepts, tactics, systems, and simulations used in experiments.

4.2.8. The Contractor shall provide written recommendations for force structure/manning requirements to ensure accurate execution of the experiment.

4.2.9. The Contractor shall provide written evaluation and testing standards for all players, a written examination developed from the testing standards, and written certification as proof all players have successfully competed testing and training.

4.2.10. The Contractor shall provide written insights, findings, and recommendations resulting from experimentation surveys, interviews and questionnaires specific to assigned position in the experiment, AARs, trip reports, and Fires SME briefings.

4.2.11. The Contractor shall provide written comments, findings, and recommendations for each concept or capability development document reviewed.

4.2.12. The Contractor shall provide input to IPRs to determine progress toward objectives and deliverables completed monthly throughout the contract performance period.

4.3. The Operational Research and Systems Analyst

4.3.1. The Contractor shall provide an Analysis Plan for each experiment.

4.3.2. The Contractor shall provide a Study Plan for each experiment.

4.3.3. The Contractor shall provide a Data Collection Plan for each experiment.

4.3.4. The Contractor shall provide a Data Collection Guide for each experiment.

4.3.5. The Contractor shall provide Data Collector Training for each experiment.

4.3.6. The Contractor shall provide surveys/questionnaires for each experiment.

4.3.7. The Contractor shall provide an Emerging Insights brief for each experiment.

4.3.8. The Contractor shall provide an Initial Insights Report and brief for each experiment.

4.3.9. The Contractor shall provide a Final Report and brief for each experiment.

4.3.10. The Contractor shall provide Fires input to developing insights and analytical determinations of the associated efforts of other Battle Labs as they work on parallel experimentation efforts.

4.3.11. The Contractor shall provide briefings to organizations on matters associated with experimentation.

4.3.12. The Contractor shall provide expertise for conferences and meetings involving current and future warfighting concepts and weapons systems.

4.3.13. The Contractor shall provide input to IPRs to determine progress toward objectives and deliverables completed monthly throughout the contract performance period.

4.3.14. The Contractor shall provide a final letter summarizing and detailing support provided and actions taken.

4.4. The Experimentation Training Specialist

4.4.1. The Contractor shall provide written technical systems readiness status for each supported experiment to the project lead 15 days prior to experiment start. This assessment will include facility and equipment readiness. This will be done in coordination with the models and simulation representative. This will include radio set-up, voice over internet protocol (VOIP) phone, assignment, participant position labeling and seating assignment, Video Teleconference requirements, availability and connectivity, validation of player assignments and manning roster with security badges.

4.4.2. The Contractor shall provide technical systems setup and initialization during initial, mid, and final planning conferences. This includes running all demonstrations of technical capabilities during these conferences. Shall provide a written status report 10 days prior to each conference to the project lead.

4.4.3. The Contractor shall provide experimentation training material for use in training and will be backup for experimentation training with regards to primary mission command network systems usage.

Shall provide reports in coordination with lead experimentation trainer.

4.4.4. The Contractor shall provide insights as derived from experiments with regards to future systems simulated during experimentation in coordination with the lead analyst.

4.4.5. The Contractor shall provide material for use in Future Systems reports for Joint Experiments as required by the FBL.

4.4.6. The Contractor shall provide inputs for briefings and weekly meetings for the conduct of FBL Experimentation and Wargaming missions.

4.4.7. The Contractor shall provide written observations and recommendations for simulations regarding their relevance to current or future doctrine in terms of correct systems architectures.

4.4.8. The Contractor shall provide input to IPRs to determine progress toward objectives and deliverables completed monthly throughout the contract performance period.

4.5. The Experimentation Simulation Operator Training Specialist

4.5.1. The Contractor shall provide written technical systems readiness status for each supported experiment to the project lead 15 days prior to experiment start. This assessment will include facility and equipment readiness. This will be done in coordination with the models and simulation representative. This will include radio set-up, VOIP phone, assignment, participant position labeling and seating assignment, Video Teleconference requirements, availability and connectivity, validation of player assignments and manning roster with security badges.

4.5.2. The Contractor shall provide technical systems setup and initialization during initial, mid, and final planning conferences. This includes running all demonstrations of technical capabilities during these conferences. Shall provide a written status report 10 days prior to each conference to the project lead.

4.5.3. The Contractor shall provide material for use in experimentation training and will be backup for experimentation training with regards to primary mission command network systems usage. Shall provide reports in coordination with lead experimentation trainer.

4.5.4. The Contractor shall provide insights as derived from experiments with regards to future systems simulated during experimentation in coordination with the lead analyst.

4.5.5. The Contractor shall provide material for use in Future Systems reports for Joint Experiments as required by the FBL.

4.5.6. The Contractor shall provide inputs for briefings and weekly meetings for the conduct of FBL Experimentation and Wargaming missions.

4.5.7. The Contractor shall provide written observations and recommendations for simulations regarding their relevance to current or future doctrine in terms of correct systems architectures.

4.5.8. The Contractor shall provide input to IPRs to determine progress toward objectives and deliverables completed monthly throughout the contract performance period.

4.6. Both (2) EF Experimentation Specialists

4.6.1. The Contractor shall provide an annual review that summarizes Task 3.6.2.

4.6.2. The Contractor shall provide an annual technological assessment of EF technologies resulting from experimentation, demonstrations and tests to include maturity, employment, and recommendations for technology transitions and potential DOTMLPF-P implications.

4.6.3. The Contractor shall provide operational and EF technical expertise to aid in planning, coordinating, facilitating, executing and reporting all Experiments, Seminars, Demonstrations, Conferences, and Working Groups.

4.6.4. The Contractor shall provide inputs of EF proposed DOTMLPF-P solutions into the Capabilities Needs Assessment (CNA) database no later than second quarter each fiscal year.

4.6.5. The Contractor shall provide written and electronic input to experiment, demonstration and event reports, articles, papers, and briefings.

4.6.6. The Contractor shall provide one paper and one electronic copy of an executive summary detailing support and actions taken monthly, in a format to be specified by the Government.

4.6.7. One paper executive summary of all actions taken to complete the tasks and one electronic copy of all work done, whether draft or completed, at the end of the period of performance. This will also include a copy of the Microsoft Outlook .pst files containing EF email correspondence.

4.6.8. Maintain the EF Library (electronic & hardcopy).

4.7. The Future Live-Prototype/ Focused Assessment Experimentation Specialist

4.7.1. The Contractor shall provide a five-year experimentation plan to conduct live prototype/focused assessment experiments.

4.7.2. The Contractor shall provide recommendations for appropriate venues, objectives, and learning demands for live prototype/focused assessment experiments.

4.7.3. The Contractor shall provide briefings for live prototype/focused assessment experiments.

4.7.4. The Contractor shall provide input to assist in the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of all live prototype/focused assessment experiments.

4.7.5. The Contractor shall provide briefings to provide updates, maintain situational awareness and inform others on ALPA matters.

4.7.6. The Contractor shall provide the operational scenario for each live prototype/focused assessment experiments.

4.7.7. The Contractor shall provide a Proposal for each live prototype/focused assessment experiments.

4.7.8. The Contractor shall provide one paper copy and one digital copy of support provided and actions taken.

5.0 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (INCIDENTAL)/FACILITIES/DATA:

5.1. The Government will provide a work area including telephone and computer network access.

The Government will provide access to SIPR, and NIPR IT systems to all authorized Contractors with the appropriate clearances. This property remains in Government ownership. All Government-furnished property shall be provided in accordance with FAR Part 45.201. The Government property shall be used only in performance of this task, unless otherwise provided in this contract or approved by the Contracting Officer.

5.2. Government Furnished Items: The following Government furnished items will be provided to the Contractor as a means to accomplish the requirements of the tasks described in this PWS:

Computer 9EA Monitor 9EA Desk/work station 9EA Chair 9EA Telephone 9EA

5.3. All GFI, GFM, and GFE provided to the Contractor shall be returned to the Government upon completion of this Contract.

6.0 GOVERNMENT RIGHTS. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this task order. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software produced under this contract, shall be Government-owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights under the applicable Data Rights clause(s).

7.0. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS:

7.1. WORK SCHEDULE. The contractor shall work a 40 hour work week over a standard five-day period, excluding Federal holidays. However, contractor personnel work schedules may be adjusted to provide support on weekends and extended duty periods during regular training and exercises. The Contractor shall use this adjustment to preclude to the maximum extent the need for overtime. The contractor is responsible for providing an alternate work location for Training Holidays if needed.

7.2. OVERTIME. No overtime is anticipated at this time. However, Contractor personnel work schedules may be adjusted to provide support on weekends and extended duty periods during regular training and exercises. The Contractor shall use this adjustment to preclude to the maximum extent the need for overtime. However, if in the event it is needed, all overtime hours shall be specifically approved by the KO in writing prior to any possible overtime performance, or they will not be compensated. Written requests for overtime shall be provided to the KO as early as possible, and a copy furnished to the COR at the time of submission.

7.3. TRAVEL. CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required to fulfill the requirements of this task order. The Contractor shall ensure that the requested travel costs will not exceed what has been authorized in the task order. Travel shall be conducted and reimbursed in accordance with the applicable Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and cost accounting standards and reference FAR 31.205-46.

a. The contractor shall be required to submit a Trip Request to the COR 10 days in advance prior to any travel for approval. All travel requests shall include the reason for the trip, the number of

CME’s/SME’s required and a detailed break out of all estimated travel costs for the trip. All travel requests will be approved in advance by the COR and KO prior to commencing any travel. In rare instances, the Contractor may receive a minimum of 48 hours’ notice of a travel requirement; however the norm would be 10 days’ notice. The Contractor may/shall be required to perform travel to various locations within, and outside, the continental U.S.A. Passport will be required if traveling outside the United States. Funding for Travel and Per Diem shall not exceed the amounts authorized in the FTR.

b. Upon completion of an approved trip, the contractor shall submit a detailed Trip Report with all associated receipts to the COR within three (3) working days of the trip ending. The contractor shall not invoice for the travel until the Trip Report has been approved by the COR.

c. Travel Billing- Contractor shall invoice through WAWF for the total of each entire trip, (airline tickets, hotel, rental car, per-diem, etc.) after each trip is completed. Partial billing for travel is not allowed (i.e. invoice for airline tickets immediately; then invoice for the remaining portion of the trip after it is completed at a later date). All travel must be billed on one (1) invoice upon completion of travel.

7.4. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING: The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Department of the Army via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government FY, which runs from October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2018. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website at http://www.ecmra.mil. As part of its submission, the contractor shall also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.”

7.5. POST AWARD CONFERENCE/PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

7.6. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves (verbally or in writing) to avoid creating an impression they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

7.7. NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS. The Contractor shall obtain from all contract personnel, a written agreement (see PWS section 13.0.) which shall in substance provide that such employee shall not, during his/her employment by the Contractor or thereafter, disclose to others or use for their benefit, proprietary information received in connection with the work under this contract. The Contractor shall educate its employees regarding the restrictions imposed by FAR 9.505-4, so that they will not use or disclose proprietary information or data generated or acquired in the performance of this contract, except as provided herein. The Contractor shall submit nondisclosure agreements for all personnel within 15 days of award, or within three (3) days when there is a change in staffing.

8.0. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN: Quality Control is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements). The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting task order performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors' QCP shall contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP as a minimum shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The QCP shall be delivered to the Government within fourteen (14) days of contract award. In the event revisions are required, the Contractor shall make the appropriate revisions and return the revised QCP to the Government within five (5) working days of receipt of notification to revise. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer's acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system. After acceptance of the QCP by the Contracting Officer, any future proposed revisions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

9.0. SECURITY: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

9.1. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas.

9.2. Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know of such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

9.3. The contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel understand applicable Security policies and directives. Personnel who knowingly violate security policies or directives are subject to immediate removal from any work relating to this contract.

9.4. All contractor personnel assigned to this task order shall be US citizens and will be required to possess and maintain an active SECRET clearance prior to commencement of duties. The contractor shall ensure that classified data is handled in accordance with appropriate Army and DOD security regulations. Information classified up to SECRET will be accessed and stored in Government spaces only. The contractor shall agree that any data furnished by the Government to the contractor shall be used only for performance under this PWS, and all copies of such data shall be returned to the Government upon completion of this effort. Services associated with this requirement require handling of classified “SECRET” material. Contractor shall submit to the KO and the COR a listing of employees indicating the level and date clearance was obtained. DD Form 254 is provided for types of classified documents or events that may be encountered during the performance of this task order. The Contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel understand applicable security policies and directives.

(a) For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information, the contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “(Con)fidential,” “(Sec)ret,” or “Top (Sec)ret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M.

(b) The Contractor shall establish and implement security procedures to include handling of classified material and equipment; access to controlled areas; security of facilities, vehicles and handling of sensitive and pilfer able material. The following publications shall be used as a guide to developing an effective security plan AR 380-5, AR 380-67, DoD 5220.22-M and DoD 5220.22-R.

(c) Facility Clearance. The Contractor shall possess or obtain a clearance at the classification level of “SECRET” and or ‘TOP SECRET’ after award and prior to performance. The Contractor shall follow the Facility Clearance procedures outlined in the DD Form 254. Application for facility clearance shall be made to the COR/KO who will process the application in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Chapter two (2).

9.5. INSTALLATION SECURITY: The contractor shall abide by and cooperate with Force Protection measures that are implemented on the military installation. Fort Sill has 100% controlled access to the installation and security personnel are located at the access points of the post. Personnel entering the installation are required to have proper identification and may be subject to vehicle inspection procedures. At times of increased security alerts, access control measures may be increased or access may be restricted completely.

(a) ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES: This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract/task order, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

10.0. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

10.1. ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) CONSIDERATIONS AND AWARENESS TRAINING: In accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation 525-13, paragraph 5-19, all prospective contractors shall undergo a verification process to determine the trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. Limited access with escort may be granted (at the installation’s discretion) for an interim period while investigations are being conducted. IAW AR 25-2 and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), Installation Security Office will submit all background investigations on prospective contractors requiring Common Access Cards (CAC) network access.

Upon notification, the Provost Marshal Office will conduct background checks on all other contractor personnel when there isn’t a requirement for CAC and/or IT requirements in the contract. All contractor personnel assigned to this contract shall complete the “Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Training” (AT Level I Training) provided on-line at https://jkodirect.jten.mil within five (5) calendar days after contract/task order start date, and annually thereafter, or within five (5) calendar days of a change…